Madonna, Erotica | Controversial Songs
![Madonna, Erotica: Controversial Songs No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sire; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels; Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/madonna-erotica-controversial-songs-3-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the third edition of Controversial Songs (2025), we explore the controversy behind the “Erotica” by iconic pop artist Madonna.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
the musical hype
The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
Bren Joy, NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO | Song Review 🎵
![Bren Joy, SUNSET BLACK [📷: Bren Joy]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bren-joy-sunset-black.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Eclectic R&B artist Bren Joy delivers a fine song with “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO,” a promo single from his 2025 album, SUNSET BLACK.
INXS, Need You Tonight | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![INXS, Need You Tonight: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 9 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corporation; OpenClipart-Vectors, Speedy McVroom from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/inxs-need-you-tonight-throwback-vibez-9-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the ninth edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Need You Tonight” by the Australian rock band, INXS.
Prince, Erotic City | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Prince, Erotic City: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; NPG / Warner; Francesco Ungaro, Hasan Muneer, Natan, Tazz Vaughn from Pexels; AcatXlo, Aristal Branson, Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/prince-erotic-city-midnight-heat-5-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2025), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Erotic City” by Prince featuring Sheila E.
Benedict Cork, Until We F*** It Up | Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈
![Benedict Cork, Until We F*** It Up: Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 No. 5 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Benedict Cork; Elias Souza, Mario Spencer, Mizuno K, from Pexels; All_CC0_Public_domain, CatsWithGlasses, David, ernestflowerss, Kelly, M. Harris, Marek Studzinski, OpenClipart-Vectors, from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/benedict-cork-until-we-fuck-it-up-beaming-with-pride-5-2025.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
In the fifth edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️🌈 (2025), we highlight “Until We F*** It Up” by English singer/songwriter Benedict Cork.
Julia Michaels & Maren Morris, Scissors | Song Review 🎵
![Julia Michaels & Maren Morris, Scissors [📷: GFY / Stem]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/julia-michaels-maren-morris-scissors.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
Pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning country musician Maren Morris make a formidable team on the ‘cutting edge’ pop bop, “Scissors.”
JADE, IT girl | Song Review 🎵
![JADE, IT girl [📷: Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/jade-it-girl.jpg?fit=600%2C600&ssl=1)
English pop singer JADE brings mad confidence, and some satisfying shade to her entertaining pop single, “IT girl.”
Youth Lagoon, Speed Freak | Wacky Wednesday
![Youth Lagoon, Speed Freak: Wacky Wednesday No. 3 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fat Possum; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/youth-lagoon-speed-speed-freak-wacky-wednesday-3-2025.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the third edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Speed Freak,” performed by Youth Lagoon.
13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ | Playlist 🎧
![13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; AcatXlo, Bruno, Deb Radeka, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/13-more-thrilling-songs-where-its-going-down.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ features songs by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, HNTR ALLN, Joe Simon, Taylor Swift & The Kid LAROI x Quavo.
serpentwithfeet, WRITHING IN THE WIND | Song Review 🎵
![serpentwithfeet, GRIP SEQUEL [📷: Secretly Canadian]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/serpentwithfeet-grip-sequel.jpeg?fit=700%2C700&ssl=1)
Although brief, serpentwithfeet delivers a surefire vibe with “WRITHING IN THE WIND,” the promo single for GRIP SEQUEL.
The Lumineers, Same Old Song | Song Review 🎵
![The Lumineers, Automatic [📷: Dualtone Music Group]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-lumineers-automatic.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
The Lumineers bring it on “Same Old Song,” the promo single from their fifth studio album, Automatic.
Rod Wave, Westside Connection | Song Review 🎵
![Rod Wave, Westside Connection [📷: Alamo / Sony Music Entertainment]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/rod-wave-westside-connection.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Once more, melodic rapper Rod Wave wears his heart on his sleeve in his first single of 2025, “Westside Connection.” It’s solid, not groundbreaking.